The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

February 5, 2026Updated: February 6, 2026

By The Associated Press

Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2026

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Jon Orbach, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

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Regional

Testimony outlines gunfire and victim’s injuries in Beatrice murder trial

3 hrs 42 mins ago

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

3 hrs 51 mins ago

Remains found in Saunders County, could belong to murdered couple

4 hrs 17 mins ago

Firefighter's photo still rides as truck joins museum

8 hrs 9 mins ago

Bill proposes cap on minimum wage, lower wage for teens

10 hrs 9 mins ago

Hundreds of Lincoln students walk out of class to protest ICE

February 5th 2026, 1:09 AM UTC

State

All Is Bright Christmas Tour 2025 gets high praise

52 mins ago

Wisner elementary launches community for kids program

1 hr 6 mins ago

Testimony outlines gunfire and victim’s injuries in Beatrice murder trial

3 hrs 42 mins ago

Housing study shows cost is a major issue northeast Nebraska

4 hrs 57 mins ago

County Commissioners hold precautionary discussion on importance of District Court Clerk remaining locally elected position

6 hrs 31 mins ago

Sports

Columbus girls basketball coach resigns, assistant serving as interim coach

February 4th 2026, 12:58 PM UTC

College hoops roundup: Dixon-Waters scores 23, San Diego State beats Wyoming 72-63

February 4th 2026, 5:33 AM UTC

Leyton splits games with Sedgwick County

February 3rd 2026, 11:17 PM UTC

Villwok Earns RMAC Wrestler of the Week Honor

February 3rd 2026, 10:33 PM UTC

Mountain West announces media rights package featuring CBS, Fox, The CW and Kiswe streaming platform

February 3rd 2026, 10:20 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

February 2nd 2026, 2:12 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February

January 31st 2026, 8:56 AM UTC

After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska

January 30th 2026, 4:54 PM UTC

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January 26th 2026, 7:01 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Valentine’s Day featured in February at state parks

January 24th 2026, 9:15 AM UTC